The A-11 Spec 2

At Praesidus Watch Co we’ve always been clear with our objective of bringing back the glory days of American Watchmaking. With the A-11 Spec 2, we’re doing just that by re-editing a new dial variation of the original A-11s and, bringing in even more American horology into the mix than ever before. Featuring the Ameriquartz 6130 from FTS; one of the only movements that feature US assembly. We’re proud to be re-uniting the original 1940s American Watch Industry with the new modern revival.

As for the designs, one look and you’ll see that once again, we’ve gone for absolute authenticity - providing the A-11 Spec 2 in both the original 32mm size & a more modern 40mm. No meaningless branding on the dial just as the US military required back in the 1940s - that’s how we do it here.

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THE PROJECT

Club Praesidus

For an unbelievable special offer & exclusive early access.

Featuring a choice of 32MM or 40MM case size, our A-11 Spec 2 faithfully brings the A-11 into the modern world. We’ve upgraded the original plated brass cases to surgical-grade stainless steel greatly increasing its longevity as a daily tool & field watch. Featuring 50M/164ft water resistance, we actually require more out of our A-11 watch than the US Army originally did.

Authentic Size,
Modern Materials

Unique A-11 Dial,
Curious Origins

At Praesidus Watch Co. we’ve now become somewhat experts on A-11 dials & case designs after 4 years in the business. However, when we saw the rare A-11 dial that inspired the A-11 Spec 2.C we knew we had to bring it back to life. Featuring a British MOD (Ministry of Defense) “railroad track” style, the original dial is a rare sight and very different to what usually can be found.

Upgraded Specs,
Authentic Feel

The A-11 Spec 2.C is designed to replace our past quartz collections and has integrated a lot of customer feedback from our first batch of quartz watches. Most notably, we’ve heavily upgraded night time visibility by now using Swiss Super Luminova. Furthermore we’ve increased durability from the original A-11s by using a Double Domed K1 Mineral Crystal. This allows to retain the original domed design while greatly improving scratch resistance.

PRAESIDUS A-11 COMBAT 32MM

At Praesidus Watch Co we’ve always been clear with our objective of bringing back the glory days of American Watchmaking. With the A-11 Spec 2, we’re doing just that by re-editing a new dial variation of the original A-11s and, bringing in even more American horology into the mix than ever before. Featuring the Ameriquartz 6130 from FTS; one of the only movements that feature US assembly. We’re proud to be re-uniting the original 1940s American Watch Industry with the new modern revival.

As for the designs, one look and you’ll see that once again, we’ve gone for absolute authenticity - providing the A-11 Spec 2 in both the original 32mm size & a more modern 40mm. No meaningless branding on the dial just as the US military required back in the 1940s - that’s how we do it here.

THE PROJECT

Featuring a 32MM case size, our A-11 Spec 2.C faithfully brings the A-11 into the modern world. We’ve upgraded the original plated brass cases to surgical-grade stainless steel greatly increasing its longevity as a daily tool & field watch. Featuring 50M/164ft water resistance, we actually require more out of our A-11 watch than the US Army originally did.

Authentic Size,
Modern Materials

Unique A-11 Dial,
Curious origins

At Praesidus Watch Co. we’ve now become somewhat experts on A-11 dials & case designs after 4 years in the business. However, when we saw the rare A-11 dial that inspired the A-11 Spec 2.C we knew we had to bring it back to life. Featuring a British MOD (Ministry of Defense) “railroad track” style, the original dial is a rare sight and very different to what usually can be found.

Upgraded Specs,
Authentic feel

The A-11 Spec 2.C is designed to replace our past quartz collections and has integrated a lot of customer feedback from our first batch of quartz watches. Most notably, we’ve heavily upgraded night time visibility by now using Swiss Super Luminova. Furthermore we’ve increased durability from the original A-11s by using a Double Domed K1 Mineral Crystal. This allows to retain the original domed design while greatly improving scratch resistance.

Club Praesidus

For an unbelievable special offer & exclusive early access.

Join the VIP A-11 Spec 2.C
32mm launch event

For exclusive early access, premium content & support.

American Precision
& Manufacturing

Originally, the A-11s were equipped with a basic manual-wind hackable movement. These movements were sometimes unreliable and, fragile considering the rigors of combat. Thats why we’ve chosen to equip our A-11 Spec 2.C with an ultra-precise and rugged American Ameriquartz 6130 Quartz movement from FTS based out of Arizona. Just like the originals in the 1940s, the A-11 Spec 2.C will have an American movement and will be assembled in our own assembly line based out of Pennsylvania. Who said American watchmaking was dead?

Detailed Craftsmanship,
True A-11 Mil-Spec Feel

Riding on the back of the experience of our previous quartz collections, we've focused on improving the aesthetics & overall feel for the Spec 2. Featuring contoured indexes & layered printing, the dial has a real three dimensional feel giving the watch character and authenticity. Almost as if it was hand-painted back in 1943. As for the case, we use a combo of sandblasting with polished lugs to refine the watch and elevate it for your everyday.

For an unbelievable special offer
& exclusive early access.

American Precision
& Manufacturing

Originally, the A-11s were equipped with a basic manual-wind hackable movement. These movements were sometimes unreliable and, fragile considering the rigors of combat. Thats why we’ve chosen to equip our A-11 Spec 2.C with an ultra-precise and rugged American Ameriquartz 6130 Quartz movement from FTS based out of Arizona. Just like the originals in the 1940s, the A-11 Spec 2.C will have an American movement and will be assembled in our own assembly line based out of Pennsylvania. Who said American watchmaking was dead?

Detailed Craftsmanship,
True A-11 Mil-Spec Feel

Riding on the back of the experience of our previous quartz collections, we've focused on improving the aesthetics & overall feel for the Spec 2. Featuring contoured indexes & layered printing, the dial has a real three dimensional feel giving the watch character and authenticity. Almost as if it was hand-painted back in 1943. As for the case, we use a combo of sandblasting with polished lugs to refine the watch and elevate it for your everyday.

A US Mil-Spec Watch Revived

A US Mil-Spec

Watch Revived

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